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The aperture is like the iris of the eye. When the aperture is very small, you will get a sharper focus and more depth of field-- near and far things in the scene will tend to be sharper. This is because the smaller circle is cutting down on the "confusion" caused by the countless overlapping circles of light being focused on the film or other light sensitive surface in the camera. The down side is that because the iris is smaller, less light is getting in, and you need a longer exposure to get a good image. When the aperture is larger, you can get a good image with a faster exposure, but sharpness and depth of field may suffer a little. The "circles of confusion" are larger, because the aperture is larger.
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∙ 10y agoThe aperture in a camera is used to regulate the amount of light that passes through the lens onto to film at the moment the photograph is taken. The aperture size can be varied using settings on the camera.
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∙ 12y agoThe shutter of a camera opens and closes allowing light into the camera, the hole in the shutter is the aperture.
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What kinds of articles are found in Aperture Magazine?
Aperture Magazine is a quarterly photographic magazine and publishing work. The articles are devoted to the fine art of photography. Aperture Magazine is a non-profit organization.
How does a diaphragm work?
The diaphragm is used to change the aperture diameter,same as shade.
What is an aperture membrane?
An aperture membrane is a section of enzine forming the base of an aperture.
How does a camera diaphragm work?
The diaphragm is used to change the aperture diameter,same as shade.
What is an aperture on a shell?
"Aperture" means "opening".
What is 'apature' a synonym for?
"Aperture" is a synonym for a break or a crack. "Aperture" is used in many modern day phrases such as camera aperture and of course, "Aperture Science" from the game Portal.
When was Aperture Foundation created?
Aperture Foundation was created in 1952.
How do you use aperture in a sentence?
The aperture of my camera lens will not open!
When was Aperture - magazine - created?
Aperture magazine was created in 1952 by a group of photographers and writers.
What is maximum aperture?
Maximum aperture is the maximum amount you can get a hole to open.
How do aperture and shutter speed work together to achieve proper exposure in a photograph?
Well when the aperture is wide enough and shutter speed is not fast enough then there will be enough amount of light for the photo to be taken and looking good enough.
What does the aperture dial do on a camera?
The aperture ring changes the lens aperture which controls how much light reaches the film or digital sensor. A large aperture f/1.4 to f/2.8 = lots of light, fast shutter speeds, narrow depth of field A small aperture f/9+ = much less light, slower shutter speeds, wide depth of field
